Danville Braves
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Danville Braves Founded in 1993 Danville, Virginia |
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| Current | Rookie (1982–present) | ||||
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| League | Appalachian League | ||||
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| Current | Atlanta Braves | ||||
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| League titles (4) |
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| Division titles (10) |
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| Nickname | Danville Braves (1993–present) | ||||
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Previous names
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Pulaski Braves (1982–1992) | ||||
| Ballpark | American Legion Field (1993–present) | ||||
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Previous parks
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Calfee Park (1982–1992) | ||||
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Owner(s)/
Operator(s) |
Liberty Media | ||||
| Manager | Rocket Wheeler | ||||
| General Manager | David Cross | ||||
The Danville Braves are a minor league baseball team in Danville, Virginia. They are an Advanced Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Atlanta Braves since 1982. Since 1993, the Braves have played home games at American Legion Post 325 Field. Opened in 1993, Legion Field seats 2,588 fans. Previously, they played at Calfee Park in Pulaski, Virginia.
On September 3, 2006, Danville won their first ever Appalachian League championship, defeating the Elizabethton Twins 2 games to 1, in a best of three series. On September 3, 2009, Danville won their second Appalachian League championship, again defeating the Elizabethton Twins, this time two games to zero.
The Danville Braves mascot is a large, green bird named Blooper.
Notable players who have played for Danville include:
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